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The Time John Bonham Impulsively Paid $85,000 Cash for a Car to Embarrass the Salesman
John Bonham once impulsively paid $85,000 cash on a luxury car just to shut up a snobby salesman.
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Ringo Starr Worked With 2 ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover Models on Projects That Had Nothing to Do With Music
Ringo Starr worked with two 'Sgt. Pepper' cover models on notable projects outside of The Beatles.
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Jeff Beck Watched Jimi Hendrix ‘Put the Final Nail’ in His Guitar God Coffin
Jeff Beck called Jimi Hendrix trouble and then witnessed him “put the final nail” in his guitar god coffin.
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The Sordid Story Behind the Johnny Cash Hit ‘Ring of Fire’
Johnny Cash's hit “Ring of Fire” comes with a twisting and sordid story that is song-worthy on its own.
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Ringo Starr Was Right to Praise His Drumming and Give John Lennon a Backhanded Compliment on The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’
Ringo Starr was right when he praised his drumming on The Beatles’ song “Get Back” -- he dominates the tune in every way.
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The Beatles’ 1st TV Appearance in the U.S. Wasn’t ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
The groundbreaking performance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' wasn’t The Beatles’ first time on American TV.
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Charlie Watts Stole the Trick The Rolling Stones Used Before Their 1975 Tour, According to Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood claims Charlie Watts stole the promotional trick The Rolling Stones used before their 1975 tour.
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An Impatient Paul McCartney Worked on a ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Song Without George Martin
Paul McCartney didn't wait for George Martin to start working on one gentle 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' song.
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The Moment Robert Plant Realized Led Zeppelin ’Might Mean Something’
It might be hard to imagine now, but Led Zeppelin was once a bunch of relative unknowns looking to build a following. Well, Jimmy Page was a known commodity after playing lead guitar for the Yardbirds, but his bandmates — Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones — weren’t. Plant was blown away when …
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How George Harrison Saved The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Sessions After Quitting the Band
George Harrison quit The Beatles' 'Get Back' sessions but also saved the work that eventually became 'Let It Be.'
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2023 Grammy Awards: Best Rock Album Predictions
Which artists will walk away with the Best Rock Album Grammy? We predict The Black Keys will win the category.
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2023 Grammy Awards: Jeff Beck Could Join Elite Company With a Posthumous Grammy for ‘Patient Number 9’
Jeff Beck could win at the 2023 Grammy Awards for a guest spot on Ozzy Osbourne’s 2022 album 'Patient Number 9.'
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Robert Plant Needed to Hear ‘Led Zeppelin I’ to Appreciate Headphones, and We Totally Get It
Led Zeppelin fans weren’t the only ones blown away by the band’s music. Its members were, too. He’s turned in some powerful solo work over the years, but Robert Plant didn’t appreciate the power of headphones until he heard Led Zeppelin I through the cans. Robert Plant’s favorite Led Zeppelin album is ‘Physical Graffiti’ There’s …
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Charlie Watts Made a Joke During Ronnie Wood’s Rolling Stones Tryout
Ronnie Wood’s confidence during his Rolling Stones tryout made drummer Charlie Watts crack a good-natured joke.
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Stevie Nicks Nearly Quit Music Because of Her Relationship With Lindsey Buckingham
Before they joined Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks nearly quit music because of Lindsey Buckingham.
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Johnny Cash Lost $75,000 From His Bank Account, and it Was Totally Worth It
Johnny Cash's net worth took a hit when he lost $75,000 from his bank account because of one hit song.
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Jeff Beck Cried When Jimmy Page Played Led Zeppelin’s Version of ‘You Shook Me,’ and it May Have Been Because Zep’s Version Is Far Better
Jimmy Page played Led Zeppelin's version of "You Shook Me," Jeff Beck cried, and it could have been because Page's band outdid him.
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Ringo Starr’s Songwriting Process Was So Complex, It’s a Miracle He Wrote Any Beatles Songs
When you go inside Ringo Starr’s clunky songwriting process, it’s a miracle he ever got any tracks on Beatles albums.
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Ringo Starr’s Weirdest Drumming With The Beatles Came During a Secret Jam Session After George Harrison Quit
Ringo Starr’s weirdest drumming happened in the studio when George Harrison briefly quit The Beatles.
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Jimi Hendrix Hated 1 Aspect of His Music, According to The Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood said Jimi Hendrix confessed to him that he hated one aspect of his music.
